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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 735.93, 1,102.15 and 426.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 735.93, 1,102.15 and 426.85 is: 639.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    735.93 : 1,102.15 = 426.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    735.93/1,102.15 = 426.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    735.93x = 1,102.15 × 426.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    735.93x = 470,452.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 470,452.73/735.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 639.26

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